Vietnam has been a popular destination ever since it opened to tourism in the mid-1990s. In fact, it’s so popular that it can feel like you never left home in some of the most popular destinations. Mai Châu (pronounced Mai Cho) is not one of those places. Filled with lush green farms, rice terraces, traditional… Continue reading
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Jalan Besar – A Neighborhood Guide
Welcome to one of my favorite neighborhoods in all of Singapore, Jalan Besar. The name of the area means, “Big Road” in Malay and it is appropriate. Honestly, it’s the smaller roads and alleys that bring me the most joy. In the past, this area was swampland which gave way to farmland and slaughterhouses and… Continue reading
I Live in Singapore, This is What I Miss from the US
Someone asked what I missed most about the US, now that I live in Singapore. It got me thinking about what makes me most excited when I go home. Of course, family and friends are at the top of my list but then there are the other things that you just can’t wait to do.… Continue reading
Chinese New Year in Singapore
It’s that time of the year again where families gather, dragon dances fill the streets and everyone starts debating who has the best pineapple tarts. It’s Chinese New Year in Singapore! And if there’s one thing Singaporeans know how to do, it’s how to celebrate the new year in style. Festive Food Like most things… Continue reading
In Plain Sight – Emerald Hill
I love to wander around with no plan. I’ll often see things I’ve passed a hundred times but never noticed before or suddenly see something in a new light. This series is more pictorial and more about things that make an impression on me. Emerald Hill in Singapore is a cute little street just off… Continue reading